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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

THE LAST LINKS OF SUMMER

 By Kris Kahrs

Here is a roundup of the last links of summer. This week we have authors' homes to visit for a last summer vacation, a Labor Day Reading List, a new cover on an old favorite and outstanding vintage illustration.  Put down the hot dog and back away from the grill.  Here we go:

A Pinterest board, Literary Travel, has all of your favorite author's homes that have been converted to visitable landmarks.  Planning a world tour?  Start here.
The Management here at The Pen and Ink Blog loves nothing better than to swing in a hammock, sip their lemonade and read a good book.  On this Labor Day, reading shouldn't feel like work, so The Pen and Ink Blog offers a Labor Day Reading List via Flavorwire.

Sometimes in a publisher's desire to spark interest in an old favorite, things go awry. Case in point, this cover art for Anne of Green Gables.  Anne is that you? From Kidlit History blog.




Truly fine illustration in a children's book can significantly enhance the whole experience for a reader and create a lasting impression for a lifetime.  At BrainPickings, they've found some classic Maurice Sendak illustrations circa 1960 for the Velveteen Rabbit.  These are priceless.  Take a peek.


We hope you enjoyed this little vacation for your brain.  Now back to work!

9 comments:

  1. Natalie AguirreSeptember 3, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Thanks for the links though it's sad they're the last ones of summer. Where did summer go?

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    1. The Pen and Ink BlogspotSeptember 3, 2013 at 11:52 PM

      You are so right Natalie. Luckily for us SoCal people, at least we'll be warm for a while. Thanks for stopping by.

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  2. Susan B JamesSeptember 3, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    The worst Anne cover EVER!!! I am dashed to think the only author home in Dublin is Bram Stoker's. They do, however have a Writers Museum.
    Love the links.

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    1. The Pen and Ink BlogspotSeptember 3, 2013 at 11:53 PM

      Thanks Sue! What? No James Joyce? No, Conan Doyle? How odd?

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  3. Judy E.September 3, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Anne? Anne? She wouldn't recognize herself.

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    1. The Pen and Ink BlogspotSeptember 3, 2013 at 11:55 PM

      It's a shocker. After all, how much of the book is Anne talking about her RED hair? Thanks for reading Judy!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    This cover looks like 50 Shades of Green Gables... What market do you think they are aiming for?

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    1. The Pen and Ink BlogspotSeptember 3, 2013 at 11:59 PM

      HA! Stephanie, you are a riot, as usual. Thanks for giving us all a laugh today!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 4, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    I love your eclectic grouping...Thanks for it. I do enjoy your blog with its inclusions of so many ideas, books, etc.

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